• Assignment Editor

    Nexstar Media Group (High Point, NC)


    Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

    EEO Statement:

    Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

     

    + Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups

    + Dispatches photographers, reporters, and other personnel to cover stories

    + Coordinates logistics for news personnel

    + Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories

    + works with the News Team to look ahead and develop plans for future coverage

    + Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories

    + Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

    + Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    + Requirements & Skills:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

    + Fluency in English

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

    + T wo years’ experience preferred in news operations

    + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners and other office equipment

    + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    + Flexibility to work any shift

     

    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.